Child Dedication

A child is a God-given treasure (Psalm 127:3) fully capable of receiving his blessing and acceptance. Child dedication is a Sunday-morning celebration that signifies a parent’s commitment to value and nurture that treasure in the love and grace of God. It is a rite of blessing that recognizes parental responsibility of raising children in a home influenced by Jesus where he or she can grow in faith, hope and love.

Child dedication is primarily a service to the parents that hold the belief that baptism occurs after one has made a conscious decision in confessing the Lordship of Jesus. This service is supported by the Old Testament model of Hannah that dedicated Samuel to the work of temple ministry.  (Note: your child will go home with you after the service) Jesus also openly blesses children as a sign of the Kingdom open to all (Mark 10:13-16)

At Sanctuary we recognize the role of the church community in assisting parents witht the responsibility of nurturing children in faith (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).  At the dedication celebration both parents and church are invited join together to pray, care, and teach children to receive the hope we have in Jesus.

Steps to Registering for Child Dedication

If you have received Jesus as your Savior, you are invited to present your child in Christian dedication to the Lord. While many parents dedicate very young children, your child does not have to be an infant. You can participate no matter what your child’s age.

Select a dedication date.

  • Dedications are scheduled around your calendar.
  • We do ask that you submit requests for dedication four weeks in advance.

Talk to Pastor Rich

  • Schedule a time to connect with Pastor Rich to plan the service details
  • Come prepared to share information about your child and family
  • Meetings are available Sun – Thurs as scheduled

Invite family and friends

  • We call this a celebration because we like to party.
  • This may a be a great time for someone to hear about Jesus

Register for an upcoming dedication by sending an email to info@sanctuarycolumbus.com

A Christian Parent’s Covenant

You will not have to recite a pledge during the ceremony. You should, however, read and decide whether you are able to commit to this pledge:

“Declaring Jesus as Savior and Lord and believing in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, I acknowledge that my children are gifts from God, that I am a caretaker by His grace and, therefore, accept the responsibility for raising my family to know, follow and love Jesus.  As a parent:

  • I will demonstrate for my child integrity in my personal life with the scriptures my rule of life.
  • I will teach my child the meaning of fidelity in my marriage or singleness
  • I will show my child the meaning of fellowship and servanthood through my church and care for the community.
  • I will demonstrate my faith in Jesus through prayer, and the application of biblical truth as I teach my child to follow Jesus as Lord.

With God as my strength, I promise to give my child every possible benefit of home, school, church, and community. And I ask His blessing upon him/her to guide and guard through all his/her years. Amen.”

Questions About Child Dedication?

If you have more questions about Child Dedication, call Pastor Rich 614.594.0333 or contact us online.

Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ~Mark 10:14 (NIV)

 

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